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    McLaren Hybrids

    I got a call from the mclaren rep the other day, and unfortunately they dont make them for the 305CCR s any more too many issues he said. Oh well only got 1k hours on the oe rubbers yet and their still like new, maybe by the time I ko these the hybrids will be back!! Frank
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    Hammer questions

    hm, probly would crack the arms after a bit huh, if not sure would pound the crap out of it. shoulda been able to figure that out! Thanks folks!!) Frank
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    McLaren Hybrids

    Is anybody running the McLaren Hybrid tracks? Bought the 305 used and am looking in to future upgrades and like steel tracks looks like a good way to go. Was looking for feedback and opinions. probably be running as true steel most of the time. I think to just go to the CAT steel option I need...
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    226B tilt troubles

    If your getting crap service from the dealer call CAT corperate and tell them your issue it WILL go away. Few years back on the first 226 2nd CAT skid we had a problem with the bucket settling way to fast, full curl to ground empty in 4 min, took it to the dealer, bout 5 times 2 hour round trips...
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    Who makes steel tracks with replaceable rubber pads?

    mclaren makes them for the mini ex not sure of the ctl but that would be my best bet, if you find any make sure to post. Frank
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    Spring road restrictions

    Here in Vermont its generally march 15-april 15 not sure of their regs, the 60 day thing but some towns leave the signs up later, even though they have march15-april 15 on them. The state per my experience doesn't post their roads. Frank
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    Building a cut and fill

    Are you licensed? Just curious. You should have an actual benchmark on the site, generally the location is marked on the plans, from this and the staked out house check the existing elevation approximately 3' (check with concrete contractor/general) behind (outside of the house) the wall on all...
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    Hammer questions

    my main interest is running the biggest hammer possible, the pressures are all 3k and the flows are 13(BC) and the two CATs are 18, my direct question in what happens if I run a hammer that says "min. carrier weight 5k" on a 3k machine that will pick it up? My theory says no problem but not sure...
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    Good source for used buckets?

    ritchie bros., ebay has stuff some times. Frank
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    Old Question - New Answers

    I got my 305CCR in feb. love it moved up from 303cr , the 303crs where under powered hence the 303.5s, but love the 305, 40k 1k hrs coupler,thumb, cab a/c radio. Great power, not as tippy as the takauchi,easier to spell, love the color ;). Boom swing and aux. on the rollers in the joysticks Are...
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    Hammer questions

    Thinking of picking up a new hammer for my machines, CAT 226,CAT 305CCR, Bobcat M52. The 226 and the 305 run 18 gpm and the M52 runs 13 gpm. And I'm looking for something I can run on all 3 not sure if it can work because of the weights, what happens when you run a hammer on something lighter...
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    Oops

    it was interesting but screw ups usually are!!! Frank
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    Oops

    In AZ a guy I was working for did the same thing with his 200lc deere used my 430 to push dirt under his tracks without hitting the gas main (natural) or the water main we were installing and without him picking up the boom into the power lines. It was fun. just thought I'd share a non-mini...
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    How far are u willing to travel for jobs now-a-days ??

    we run about a 35 mile radius, but as was said before we don't turn the long distance jobs down we tell them that local is probably going to be cheaper for them, if not call us back. Gotta be flexible. Frank
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    Best mini Excavator for the money

    takeuchis seem to be very different from one another, poor quality control or somethin, kubotas are nice but the dealers here suck, best bet is tryem all pic the one you like. Mines a 305 CCR 1k hrs and strong. Frank
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